A detailed introduction to the relationship with "Toyobai" and "Hohai Bushi" which are regulars at competitions! [Aomori Prefecture]

Aomori Prefecture has many delicious sakes, but "Toyobai," ? Toyobai has won numerous gold medals at sake tasting competitions.

In 2022, Toyosakai Junmai Daiginjo Rainbow won the Excellence Award in the Junmai sake category at the Sake Tasting Competition. At Miura Sake Brewery, which is both a brewery and a direct sales store, you can sample the delicious Toyosakai for a fee.

This article provides detailed information about the famous sake "Toyobai" and the Miura Sake Brewery Direct Sales Store where you can sample it

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What is Toyocappu?

This is a sake made by Miura Sake Brewery in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. is pronounced "Hohai."

" comes from "Toyosakamai," a type of rice that is suitable for sake brewing . Currently, there are no other sake breweries that use Toyosakamai rice as an ingredient.

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The origin of the Toyocaka

comes from the literal meaning of "rich sake cup" and also the Tsugaru folk song "Hohai Bushi."

Tsugaru Tamenobu, the first lord of the Tsugaru domain, to boost morale in battle. The song was named "Toyosakabe," which has the same pronunciation as the Hohai song, to reflect the humor and triumph of the song.

Hohai Festival　

Baba's waist is bent, ho hai ho hai ho hai, and the rice ears are ripening

Rice flower ho hai ho hai ho hai

White flowers are growing

Apple blossoms, ho hai ho hai ho hai, they're so white, the white flowers are magnificent

Tsugaru Fuji, ho hai ho hai ho hai, it's not high, Yoshida Homani

Atagoyama, ho hi ho hi ho hi, it's so high, Katamachi is so long

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Characteristics of Toyosaka

Toyosakai is a sake that is carefully crafted using underground water from the Iwaki and Akakura mountain ranges and high-quality sake rice grown under contract

In addition to Toyosakaimai, the brewery also uses other high-quality sake rice varieties such as "Hanaomoi" and "Hanafubuki," which are representative varieties of sake rice from Aomori, as well as "Yamada Nishiki" and "Kame no O." All of the sake rice is polished in-house by the brewery

The taste of Toyobai is characterized by its fruity aroma and moist umami

With a refreshing aroma and taste that is almost as if it contains apple juice, it's easy to drink too much. It's popular not only in Aomori Prefecture, but also has many fans all over Japan

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About Miura Sake Brewery

Miura Sake Brewery was founded in 1930. Currently, the fifth generation Miura brothers (Mr. Takeshi and Mr. Fumihito) are at the forefront of sake brewing as chief brewers, and the whole family works together to brew delicious sake

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The direct sales store was renovated in 2019

Miura Sake Brewery was renovated in 2019. The premises are now much larger than before, making it easier to shop at the direct sales store

The direct sales store sells various types of Toyosakai sake, as well as original Toyosakai sake cups, glasses, and other merchandise

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You can sample the products at the direct sales store!

With the renewal of the store, the new store now offers paid tastings of Toyocai. In the tasting corner, you can compare up to eight different types of Toyocai

You buy a card, load it with money, and it pours from a dedicated server

Simply select the desired amount and press the button to have it automatically poured into the glass. You can choose from 30ml, 60ml, or 90ml

You can also purchase a small bottle for 100 yen to take home a sample of the sake. In this case, you can pour your desired amount directly into the bottle using a dedicated server. This is perfect for those who have driven or who want to try a small amount at home or at their accommodation

In the tasting corner, you can sample expensive sake such as Kogin sake, as well as "Houhai Brewery Limited Edition" sake, which is only sold at the brewery. Isn't this a truly luxurious experience?

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If you want to sample the food, take a bus or taxi

Miura Sake Brewery is located in the suburbs, a little ways from the center of Hirosaki City. If you want to sample their sake at the direct sales store, we recommend taking a bus or taxi from Hirosaki Station

By bus

If you take the bus, it will take about 30 minutes, including walking

First, take the Konan bus from bus stop number 7 in front of Hirosaki Station, which passes through Hamanomachi 2-chome

After about a 15-minute bus ride, you will see the "Hamanomachi 2-chome" bus stop. Get off and walk straight in the direction of Mt. Iwaki for about 15 minutes to arrive

By taxi

If you take a taxi, it will take about 15 minutes

When you exit the central exit of Hirosaki Station, you will see the central exit taxi stand immediately ahead to the right

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summary

Toyosakai, a famous sake from Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, is carefully crafted using carefully selected rice and underground water from the rich natural environment

Toyosakai has a variety of products, including seasonal limited editions and products only available at the direct sales store. You can also sample the sake at the direct sales store for a fee, and the sake available for tasting changes depending on the time of year, so you can enjoy it no matter how many times you visit

If you're not sure what to buy for yourself or as a souvenir, why not visit a direct sales store and try comparing different drinks? We recommend it, as it will leave you feeling tipsy with delicious alcohol

Miura Sake Brewery <INFORMATION>

• Name: Miura Sake Brewery Co., Ltd
• Address: 5-1-1 Ishiwata, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0172-32-1577
• Official URL: Miura Sake Brewery official website
• Direct sales store hours: 8:30-17:00
• Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays

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